How To Fix EEWMGBC401 - Invalid start option

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMGBC - GBC: GIS Business Connector

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Invalid start option

What causes this issue?

You have selected event or a job as start option for the job. These
entries are not allowed.

System Response

The job was not scheduled.

How to fix this error?

Select either immediate start or a start time as start option.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWMGBC401 - Invalid start option ?

  The SAP error message EEWMGBC401 "Invalid start option" typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an issue with the parameters or options provided during the execution of a transaction or process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a background job, a report, or a specific function within EWM.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Parameters: The start options provided to the transaction or report may not be valid. This could be due to typos, incorrect values, or unsupported options.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in EWM that are not set up correctly, leading to invalid options being recognized.
  Version Compatibility: The error might occur if there are compatibility issues between different versions of SAP or if certain features are not available in the current version.
  User Authorization: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action,